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Camaro Research Group Discussion => Restoration => Topic started by: Danzo on October 30, 2022, 02:19:02 PM

Title: 1969 bucket seat hinge questions
Post by: Danzo on October 30, 2022, 02:19:02 PM
Has anyone used the repop parts listed below? Also, best paint to use for the hinge?
Ty, Doc.

https://www.heartbeatcitycamaro.com/15482/67-68-69-70-Camaro-%26-Firebird-Bucket-Seat-Hinge-Cover-Fasteners-Pair/
https://www.heartbeatcitycamaro.com/19036/1967-1981-Camaro-%26-Firebird-Bucket-Seat-Hinge-Retainer-Each/
https://www.heartbeatcitycamaro.com/25293/67-68-69-70-Camaro-%26-Firebird-Bucket-Seat-Hinge-Retension-Clips-Pair/
Title: Re: 1969 bucket seat hinge questions
Post by: x66 714 on October 30, 2022, 02:45:18 PM
What colour Doc? Sem makes some colours but not most. My yellow was a major task...Joe
Title: Re: 1969 bucket seat hinge questions
Post by: Danzo on October 30, 2022, 03:17:42 PM
Hi Joe, looking for the silver color for the hinge itself.
Doc
Title: Re: 1969 bucket seat hinge questions
Post by: 169INDY on October 30, 2022, 05:28:24 PM
My Guess would be Krylon Dull Alum # 1403
Title: Re: 1969 bucket seat hinge questions
Post by: KevinW on October 31, 2022, 12:09:02 AM
I have use "Stainless Steel" spray paint.
Title: Re: 1969 bucket seat hinge questions
Post by: Edgemontvillage on October 31, 2022, 04:29:22 AM
Doc, I used the small parts you listed earlier this year during the restoration of my 69 Z seats. They are well constructed and fit. The "Hinge Cover Fasteners" (buttons) are painted the same as the seat hinges if you want them to follow the originals. I used Argent Silver which was a good match.

Original Seat Hinges and Hinge Cover Fasteners
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52466322670_5dd98b5bf5_c.jpg)

Original Hinge Cover Fasteners vs HBC Repops
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52466425281_6b527ca322_c.jpg)

Vapor Blasted Seat Frames  - Resprayed Hinges (Argent Silver)
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52466425276_9e81452c28_c.jpg)[/url]

Seat Re-Assembly
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52466705994_b810e3ed67_c.jpg)[/size]